Dear brothers and sisters,

Christmas is one of the most meaningful seasons of the year. As December beckons us, let us remember the actual poor, and the spiritually poor.

As God’s grace overflows in our lives, and His Spirit motivates us, let us put up our sails and catch the wind of His love.

December 4^th is the last Sunday for us to purchase some canned food to bless a score of poor families in the Marine Parade area. Those who want to do more can help with the distribution of these gift-wrapped hampers to them on the 18^th of December. Please give your names to Janet Chew for grouping and planning purposes. Let’s work with our brothers and sisters from the Chinese congregation.

There is also the spiritually impoverished whom, because of its eternal implications, are in an even more dire state. We want to share with them the good news of Jesus Christ through the Christmas program on the 24^th of December. Wholly conceived, developed and carried out by both young and old members from WRPF, this dramatic portrayal of God’s love will have guests glued to their seats and moved in their hearts.

So, dear brothers and sisters, continue to love one another and keep yourselves in the love of God.

As disciples of Christ, we are told to go into all the world and share His love with the people He has created but has yet to know Him as Lord and Saviour. World Revival Prayer fellowship’s team to Cebu, Philippines from 9th -14th November 2011 went to the poor, the malnourished, cementry, the mass-wedding to show the love of God through our lives.
The water was salty and not clean but we went in and baptised a group of believers who have opened their hearts to Jesus Christ.

The 5 malnourished children sponsored by cell-groups and individuals were visited by the team members. Each child did show sign of improvement in term of their health. The little rice, eggs, sugar given to their grandparents were responded by the sparkles in their eyes! The witnessed of knowing a life has been touched by simple act of kindness will speak to us for the days to come. We are created to show kindness to others so that our lives become meaningful. Isn’t this the love of God at work in our lives………a child lives because you have acted is the sign of living a sucessful life on planet earth.

The houses were simple, dirt were everywhere, the stench filled the air and the children and adults live-in in dire-straight condition but these were the norm for them. We were there to have a crusade, to share the message of the good news to them. They were all eager to hear, they came forward to be prayed for those who needed healing. The children were entertained by the Hong Kong Pastor who did some magic to attract and communicate to the children. Many couples from this dump site were to get their fomer marriage on Saturday. Rice were distributed to the families as names were called out. These are the little we could do to say we are followers of Christ.

The 57 couples are human beings and prior to this wedding event, they did not have a birth certificate as a result their children did not have a birth certificate. But, now they are formerly married by a Pastor. They are now recognised by the governement. The great news is that they all came forward to receive the message given by Pastor Manny. Again, those who were sicked came forward to have a touch from God so that they can be healed. The night was very special as they were given a wedding banquet in a lovely chinese restaurant. They had great food and they played games. They were like little children. What joy filled their hearts filled ours too. A smile. A laughter. They will remember for a long time. This can come about because of the ministry of Grace Community Empowerment led by Pastor Sharon Tan and her husband Pastor Manny. The many wonderful believers out there who has made this possible.

World Revival Prayer Fellowship has a clear mandate from God to go into all the world and preach the good news…..Matt.28:19-20. We must endeavour to do our very best, going(willingly), giving( sacrificially), praying( ernestly) in obedience to God’s calling for WORLD REVIVAL PRAYER FELLOWSHIP. May we as a Church of Jesus Christ not become weary of our destiny in Christ and the calling upon us!

TO GOD BE THE GLORY & THAT ALL MAN KIND WILL COME TO KNOW JESUS CHRIST AS THEIR LORD & SAVIOUR!

There will be a Baptism Class on 9th Nov 2011 at 7:30pm.
This class is a pre-requisite for those taking water baptism.
Those interested, kindly contact Ps Thomas Tan.

The cell leaders training had a session under Dr Philip Huan who taught about the Art of Mentoring. We were particularly looking to applying it at the cell level. This is a way for more leaders to be developed and ministry to be released to cell members. It would encourage an increase in the numbers of people who can serve in the cell, even lead a cell. It would also encourage spiritual growth and ministry skill development. After the teaching, we broke up in groups for further discussion and prayer. This would go some way to cultivate a mentoring and disciple-making culture into the cell group system.

On the 21st and 22nd of October the church leaders met together for planning and prayer. The direction for 2012 was shared and several leaders reported on the past nine months of ministry, their concerns and some ideas going forward. Later different groups were formed and plans were made to streamline with the main thrust of the church. After these had been put together we de-conflicted the year’s draft church calender. The work was laborious. We had times of devotion, prayer and quiet as well meals and fellowship together. We felt happy that we were able to learn a new process of planning together that the church consultant Dr Philip Huan put us through. One unintended benefit of the planning was the strengthening of bonds for some.